Tag Archives: Spanish

Earthly Culture Shock

Posted on January 11, 2010 by

My post on culture shock yesterday reminded me of my own culture shock during my semester abroad.  I flipped through some of my old files for an illustration: Many things have surprised me about Spain, but this above all else— … Continue reading →

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Heavenly Culture Shock

Posted on January 10, 2010 by

Returning to my church today was maravilloso.  I hadn’t realized how much I missed it over break until I walked in and found myself smiling all morning because I was glad to be there.  (Sometimes it is very difficult for … Continue reading →

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Top 20 New Words

Posted on December 29, 2009 by

Your family is very nice, especially for Americans. -compliment from our international guest My sister brought home a couple of international students for Christmas, one from China and the other from Columbia.  This was the Chinese student’s first Christmas (once she … Continue reading →

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